Sri Lanka, Nov. 19 -- Authorities have arrested two individuals in connection with large-scale foreign employment scams, the Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment (SLBFE) stated.

A man who defrauded Rs. 5.2 million by falsely promising labour jobs on farms in Canada has been arrested by officers of the Special Police Investigation Unit of the SLBFE.

The suspect, a retired estate manager, had obtained Rs. 1.3 million each from four individuals residing in Galle and Nikaweratiya areas, promising them employment opportunities in Canada.

Following a complaint lodged with the SLBFE after the promised jobs were not provided despite payments made, investigating officers arrested the suspect at his residence in Ambagala Kanda in Warakapola. ...